Chapter 2: LAN Switching Labs:
2.3.7 | In this lab you will examine an Ethernet Switch to gather information about its physical characteristics and begin to appreciate the function of switches in a network. You will determine the model number and features of a specific switch including which interfaces are present and to which cabling and devices they are connected.
2.3.10.1 | This lab will help develop a basic understanding of Ethernet switch management and will help prepare for more advanced switching lessons such as VLANs. You will work with the Switch Management Console User Interface Menus to configure some basic switch options. Switch management can be done through a menu-driven interface such as the Management Console or through a command line interface (CLI) as with most routers.
2.3.10.2 | In this lab you will work with the Management Console interface menus to configure a switch to operate in Fragment-Free switching mode. You will also configure a port to enable Full Duplex and Port Fast operation. Most switches can be configured with these options.
2.4.2 | This lab will provide an opportunity to configure a switch for IP and HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) access. By assigning an IP address to the switch you will be able to ping it and Telnet to it. You will also be able to use your workstation browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) to connect to the switch and check switch settings and port statistics.
Threaded Case Studies:
TCS | Threaded Case Study Overview
Summary | Washington School District Project Task: Getting Started
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